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Nigeria's Internet Usage Soars 36.5%, MTN Leads Market

2/1/2025

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In December 2024, Nigeria's internet landscape flourished, with consumption soaring to 973,455 terabytes—a remarkable 36.5% jump from the previous year. Internet subscriptions surged to 139.28 million, and broadband penetration reached 44.43%. MTN Nigeria dominated the scene, capturing 51% of the market and amassing 84.6 million subscribers, contributing to a total of 164.9 million active telecom users nationwide.

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Story summary

In December 2024, Nigeria's internet landscape flourished, with consumption soaring to 973,455 terabytes—a remarkable 36.5% jump from the previous year. Internet subscriptions surged to 139.28 million, and broadband penetration reached 44.43%. MTN Nigeria dominated the scene, capturing 51% of the market and amassing 84.6 million subscribers, contributing to a total of 164.9 million active telecom users nationwide.